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slid through an opening just in front of the packer and 

 underneath the flat ledge upon which she places her 

 finished baskets. Fig. 178 shows another form of 

 packing-stand. This is a circular revolving table, about 

 which the packers sit. The packer holds the basket in 

 her lap, and takes the grapes from the table, which is 



Fig. 178. A revolving packing-table for grapes. 



turned as fresh fruit is put upon it. This device allows the 

 packer to choose from a large quantity of fruit. 



The packing-house of a large commercial orchard 

 is shown in Fig. 179, and an interior view in Fig. 180. 

 The latter picture is a peach-packing scene. 



The suggestions in the last few pages cover most of 

 the points that it is necessary to consider in the construc- 

 tion of a packing-house. The grower will be able to apply 

 them to his own conditions. A simple temporary shed 



